Christopher Morley

Born in Pennsylvania in 1890, Christopher Morley grew up in a literary family and went on to study at Haverford College before attending Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He worked as a journalist and editor as well as a poet, novelist, essayist, and critic, building a reputation as one of the most versatile American writers of his time.

Morley wrote more than fifty books, often mixing humor, reflection, and a deep affection for reading and ordinary life. His best-loved works include Parnassus on Wheels and The Haunted Bookshop, and he also helped found the Saturday Review of Literature, which made him an important voice in American literary culture.

Readers often return to Morley for his charm: he had a gift for making bookish life feel adventurous, companionable, and full of delight. He died in New York in 1957, but his work still appeals to anyone who loves lively prose, gentle wit, and the world of books.